Author: Melanie Strothkaemper

Why in particular does mould grow in window reveals?

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Besides in the corners of rooms, mould seems most prone to growing on window reveals: But why here, in particular? Surely here the sunlight should provide sufficient warmth, at least during the daytime. A look through the thermal imaging camera will shed some light on the matter: in spite of the sunlight, thermal bridges can also form in this area, and with them comes mould.

The outer edge of the window reveal is one of these thermal bridges. Temperatures drop repeatedly in this critical area which leads to precipitation, especially during the winter months. Moisture levels of between 70% and 85% combined with organic materials which feed mould growth, such as wallpaper or wallpaper paste, is enough for mould to settle down here for good. Read More

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Why does mould always start growing in the corners of a room?

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Why does mould always first appear in the corners of a room? And what does this have to do with the notorious “thermal bridges”? You’ll find the answer to these questions in our latest blog – including tips on how you can track down potential risk areas for mould growth in all corners of your home, with help of our two innovative devices…

Mould likes to settle on wall surfaces when humidity values are at 70 to 85 percent. This is because the surface temperature of the interior walls drops causing condensation to form. At this, the rule of thumb applies: If the surface temperature of an interior wall falls to a dew point temperature below 12 dagrees Celsius – the room temperature is about 22 dagrees Celsius and the relative humidity is about 55 percent – condensation can be expected! Read More

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The TDS 20 Electric Fan Heater – available again!

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Briefly sold out and now back in time for the first major cold snap: the TDS 20 Electric Fan Heater is our answer for the winter terror! It performs excellently in all its heating tasks. No surprise – after all, it is 100% developed, designed and manufactured by Trotec. So why does this Electric Fan Heater provide the best protection from the cold, both at home and at work…

Unlike oil and gas heating devices, the Electric Fan Heater generates entirely condensation-free heat. No oxygen is consumed and no combustion gases are generated, making the TDS 20 ideal for clean indoor heating. Moreover, in addition to its compact dimensions, it offers flexible options for wall and ceiling mounting: Read More

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Marking Agent Uranin on special offer

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Even the smallest quantities of Uranin, when diluted in water, have an enormous colouring capacity. Less than 1 g Uranin is enough to turn 1000 l of water fluorescent green. Around 500 g of Uranin could intensely colour sea areas of approximately 4000 m2 . And as a fluorescent dye, Uranin is highly suitable for rendering leakage points visible in leaking waste water pipes, on flat roofs and in humid cellars, or for testing of leaks in walls, pipes or tank systems.

This is how it works

Concentrated Uranin solutions are dark red and do not fluoresce. Since it was discovered 100 years ago that, when diluted, even the smallest quantities of this artificially produced substance could colour the largest volumes of water fluorescent green, the substance has been used, as still is until today, as a marking agent to investigate subterranean water currents. And also, of course, for locating leakages! Read More

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The B 200 eco and B 400 Humidifier – against dry heating air without paying a fortune!

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Trotec prepares your rooms for the cold season. Our mobile humidifiers suck in the air and removes dust and odours. The desired humidity level can be set via hygrostat. This way you can protect your interior from the consequences of dry room air. Your health will benefit of it, because humidifiers also significantly reduce the transmission of infections. Winterise yourself and grab it!

The days are getting shorter and it is getting colder. You switch on the heater for cosy warmth. But this dry heated air damages the interior – especially when it comes to expensive books and works of art. Flu viruses also feel comfortable in dry, heated rooms. Even dust remains in the air for a longer time. You can quickly and easily tackle these hazards for the benefit of your health and your home. Read More

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The NEW TDS 30 Electric Fan Heater – perfect for interior spaces

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As an Electric Fan Heater the TDS 30 generates its cosy warmth completely condensation-free, i.e. without using any combustion exhaust gases. This is a huge advantage because it means the device can be used for heating virtually anywhere indoors. And in addition to that the electric heater can also be flexibly mounted to a wall or ceiling – shortly, the TDS 30 is the optimum thermal solution for building, for example, containers, boat sheds, workshops and warehouses.

In addition to the floor installation, in order for you to be able to place the TDS 30 anywhere in the room if you wish so, there are also side-mounted fixing threads, which can optionally be used to accommodate the wall and ceiling mounts. Read More

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New – the innovative TAC 750 E Air Purifier “made in Germany”

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The new TAC 750 E Air Purifier owns all the features of modern air purification technology as well as being entirely “made in Germany” at Trotec. These include, for example, the effective two-stage filter system, the variable air volume control or the title of “lightest air purifier in its category”. And the best bit: With the launch of the TAC 750 E Trotec now offers an exclusive price benefit with an introductory discount of up to 25% included in the package.

As the lightest air purifier in its category, you can easily transport the TAC 750 E from one construction site to the next. Read More

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Today is the “European Day of Languages”

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To preserve the rich heritage of 200 European languages, the European Day of Languages is celebrated annually at 26th September on the initiative of the Council of Europe. As part of this day of action the Council of Europe, together with the EU, supports initiatives, campaigns and events concerning language learning. Trotec supports this great idea with pleasure – every day and especially today!

Based on the conviction that linguistic diversity contributes to a better understanding between cultures – and because this diversity is one of the central elements of the cultural heritage of our continent – the Council of Europe wants to promote multilingualism throughout Europe. Read More

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Dehumidifiers TTK 70 S and TTK 75 S – available again now!

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Sold out for quite some time, now available again: two of our most popular dehumidifiers are available again as of today – and at real bargain prices! Inform yourself now as to which of the two dehumidifiers meets your requirements best: Our model TTK 70 S with its compact design and laundry dehumidification function or our TTK 75 S, chosen for the sought-after product award “Best of 2014”. Or do you even need both? It’s your decision!

The particular advantages of the TTK 70 S

The TTK 70 S has been designed as a compact household aid for smaller workrooms and living rooms. Due to its compact design with a width of 18.5 cm only, it can be easily placed in niches and corners, ideal for wall cabinets or wardrobe closets. Read More

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New! BD25 Laser Distance Meter – Laser precision up to 100 metres

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Whatever happened to the days, when you had to waste your time under tables or in the most difficult corners with a yardstick and a ruler? They are over! Well and truly over! This is what all those people, who remember having sore knees and fumbling around with a ruler in their left hand and a pen and paper in their right hand, will say now – thanks to the ultimate BD25 Laser Distance Meter and its ability to measure with laser-precision in just a matter of seconds.

Here’s how it works

As each function and setting has its own button, the Laser Distance meter is really easy to use. For example, at a touch of a button you can determine distances up to 100 metres or calculate areas and volumes – even in places hard to reach. Read More

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